Healthy aging

Worldwide macro trends favor Herbalife, president says

09-Jul-2013 By Hank Schultz

Three mega trends will drive Herbalife’s continued expansion, said president Des Walsh. The world is getting fatter, it’s getting older, and in the hangover from the 2008 financial crisis economic expansion still lags in much of the world leaving many...

High dose vitamin supplements may reduce lifespan by up to a quarter: Animal data

09-Jul-2013 By Nathan Gray

A high intake of vitamin C and vitamin E could 'dramatically' reduce life expectancy by up to 26%, according to new research in voles.

Antioxidant combination may curb inflammation and manage dyslipidemia: Human data

02-Jul-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements of vitamin E tocotrienol in combination with antioxidant polyphenols and niacin may improve inflammatory markers and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease in seniors, says a recent clinical trial.

Brunswick Labs unveils antioxidant database to open ‘new dimensions of analysis and understanding’

01-Jul-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Brunswick Labs – the pioneer developer and service provider for ORAC antioxidant values – has launched a new database to ‘open up new dimensions of analysis and understanding’ for antioxidant substances.

SPECIAL FEATURE: Who is best qualified to provide nutrition counseling? RDs? MDs? a CNS? You or me?

26-Jun-2013 By Elaine WATSON

Who is best qualified to provide nutritional counseling? A registered dietitian? A medical doctor? A nutritionist? A nutrition scientist? A sports scientist? You or me?

Maker of muscle supp from eggs seeks to grow market with study on women

21-Jun-2013 By Hank Schultz

MYOS Corporation is seeking to expand applications for its signature muscle-growth supplement from fertilized hens eggs with a new clinical trial that aims to investigate the product’s performance among women.

Supplement users make healthier lifestyle choices: CRN Survey

13-Jun-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Users of dietary supplements seem to make healthier lifestyle choices compared to non-users, including exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, and trying to eat a balanced diet, says a new survey from the Council for Responsible Nutrition...

Curcumin: New studies support brain and cardiovascular benefits

11-Jun-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements of curcumin – the natural pigment that gives the spice turmeric its yellow color – may support healthy aging, with two new studies indicating benefits for arterial aging and cognition.

Supplement shows strong results in supporting cognition, mood in Alzheimer's study

07-Jun-2013 By Hank Schultz

A research team led by Tom Shea, PhD, from the University of Massachusetts, Lowell will present new research on a nutraceutical formulation at an upcoming scientific meeting that shows positive effects on cognitive performance and mood among participants...

Abbott awards $8 million to 7 studies probing cognition-nutrition link

05-Jun-2013 By Hank Schultz

Abbott Nutrition and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have announced nearly $8 million in funding for nutrition and cognition studies in the second year of their research partnership.

Supplement use cuts length and cost of hospital stays, study finds

31-May-2013 By Hank Schultz

A large scale statistical study has concluded that the use of oral nutritional supplements can cut the length of hospital stays, cut costs, and reduce the chance of readmissions.

Special edition: Battling malnutrition

Malnutrition in hospital: Avoidable ... but not a priority?

24-May-2013 By Nathan Gray

The majority of older patients admitted to hospital are malnourished or at risk of becoming malnourished. Yet the increased health risks and spiralling healthcare costs associated with this global problem are largely avoidable.

Live from VitaFoods 2013

New science, dosage form drives vitamin K2 interest, NattoPharma CEO says

17-May-2013 By Hank Schultz

New research results are driving interest in vitamin K2, according to NattoPharma CEO Hogne Vik. But the company has also developed a new, more potent powder form that is helping to raise the ingredient's profile.

Live from VitaFoods 2013

Delivering on the personalized nutrition promise

16-May-2013 By Hank Schultz

Personalized nutrition has been the Holy Grail of nutrition science. Dilip Ghosh, PhD, tells how the industry is getting closer to delivering on the promises that this approach implies.

Omega-3 may reduce the risk of neurodegenerative diseases

13-May-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Increased intakes of the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA may counter the alleviate oxidative stress in older people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), says a new study from Malaysia.

Vestiage plans to formulate and acquire its way to top of anti-aging game

02-May-2013 By Hank Schultz

In putting together his vision for anti aging product company Vestiage, CEO Scott Kimball drew up on his experience as a professional baseball player. He has assembled a strong front office, has some promising rookies on the roster and now intends to...

Thorne Research enters Chinese market via joint venture

01-May-2013 By Hank Schultz

Thorne Research announced yesterday that is entering the Chinese market via a joint venture with a pharmaceutical company.

Protein supplements may slow functional decline in the elderly

30-Apr-2013 By Stephen Daniells

Frail older people may benefit from a daily protein supplement suggests new data from a randomized controlled trial that showed a reduction in the progression of functional decline.

‘Far-reaching benefits’: DHA omega-3 may boost memory for healthy young people

28-Mar-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Supplements of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) may improve memory and reaction times for healthy young people, says a new study that could ‘translate into far-reaching benefits’.

Vitamin D supplements may yield immune benefits in healthy people: Study

26-Mar-2013 By Nathan Gray

Improving levels of vitamin D in the blood via supplementation could help to fight of disease by affecting gene expression and boosting the immune system, say researchers.

'A big step forward': Probiotics may alter brain activity in healthy people, says Danone/UCLA data

14-Mar-2013 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily supplements of a fermented milk product containing five different probiotic strains may affect the parts of the brain linked to emotion and sensation, says a new study from UCLA and Danone.

Dispatches from the 6th International Congress on Vegetarian Nutrition

Nuts: From candy to nutritional dynamite... 'Few foods have experienced such a renaissance', says scientist

01-Mar-2013 By Elaine WATSON

Nuts are good sources of healthy fats, protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. They also pack a fairly weighty caloric punch. However, epidemiological data consistently shows that high nut consumption is associated with lower incidence of...

Is the ‘red wine compound’ tag damaging to resveratrol?

18-Dec-2012 By Nathan Gray

Is the association between resveratrol and red wine beneficial for the compound, or could the link to alcohol be the cause of more harm than good in the long term?

Guest editorial: Steve Mister, President & CEO, CRN

Multivitamin Study: Making Lemons Out of Lemonade

29-Oct-2012

Why is the dietary supplement industry sabotaging the recent study that showed multivitamins may potentially lower the risk of cancer? In this special guest article, Steve Mister, President & CEO for the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), calls...

‘Provocative’ and ‘exciting’: New study shows omega-3s may slow biological aging

10-Oct-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of omega-3 fatty acids may improve the ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acids and slow a key biological process linked to aging, says ‘exciting’ new research.

Green tea may influence brain function & boost working memory: Study

31-Aug-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Drinking green tea may affect parts of the brain linked to working memory, says the first study ever to use functional neuroimaging methods to test the effects of green tea on the brain.

Abbott cashes in as aging baby boomers turn to liquid nutrition

18-Apr-2012 By Elaine Watson

Sales of adult nutrition products Ensure and Glucerna are on course to generate combined sales of almost $2bn this year for Chicago-based healthcare giant Abbott, bosses have revealed.

Berries could boost brain health in aging population, say researchers

13-Mar-2012 By Nathan Gray

A diet rich in phytochemicals from berries could help improve brain health in several ways, such as improving communication pathways and protecting against oxidative stress, say researchers.

Omega-3 rich diet could protect against brain aging: Study

05-Mar-2012 By Nathan Gray

High intake of the omega-3 fatty acids docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) could help protect the aging brain, according to research.

Green tea-capsicum combo targets healthy aging

14-Mar-2011

Stratum Nutrition, a Novus International Business, has launched a new ingredient combining green tea extracts and capsicum for dietary supplements, food and beverages.

GNC launches healthy aging line of supplements

22-Nov-2010

GNC is launching Longevity Factors, the retailers first and only complete line of nutritional supplements designed to promote healthy aging.

Aging population could boost sales of healthy foods

08-Jul-2009 By Caroline Scott-Thomas

Foods that are perceived to bring added health benefits are forecast to be among the fastest growing market trends over the next decade, according to a new report from the NPD Group.